In this workshop pack you will learn to create your own sterling silver bezels: rub over round settings, odd shapes settings (eg for slices of agate or sea glass) and settings for triangular stones.
The images are examples of rub over and triangular settings included in this tutorial.
You will receive full step by step instructions and materials.
Materials included- Sterling silver sheet 3x4.5cm
- 10cm Fine Silver bezel wire 3mm and 5mm wide
- 10cm sterling silver Gallery wire to practise setting with a claw wire
- 10cm Half round silver for trianglar settings
- Solder
- Citric acid
- Flux
You will need access to the following tools:
* Blow torch (I use a kitchen blowtorch also used for creme brûlée)
* A surface for soldering – think pizza stone / kiln brick
* Heat proof tongs
* Snips for metal (can use wire cutters, tin snips or sharp pliers)
* Files
* A wooden stick or mandrel to shape your bezel
* A hammer or mallet
* Pliers
* Old jam jar for water, flux
* Pencil
* Citric acid
* Kettle / access to boiling water
* Pusher and or Burnisher
Kits containing essential supplies are available, as well as a selection of new and preloved tools - have a browse on this site or contact me directly:
sarahemunnings@gmail.com